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The Sun. (North Canton, Stark County, Ohio), 1940-08-21

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W/iaf is The American Way?
Everybody is inclined to consider that his own opinions
and prejudices about customs and institutions, principles and
practices, represent the "American Way." The term is used
to justify the most contradictory ideas. Nevertheless there
are some principles and practices that are distinctly American
and that are believed in by most Americans; especially a fundamental conception of freedom which is part of our heritage. ,
We have built up our civilization here, and drawn our
social pattern, on a basis of individual freedom. It includes
freedom of worship, of speech and press and assembly, of
residence and movement; liberty to pursue an occupation of
one's own choice, to acquire and own property, and to enter
into voluntary association with others in enterprise; and the
right to participate in government through representatives
whose arbitrary power is restricted by basic and statutory
law and who are periodically accountable to the people. These
rights do not constitute the whole range of American freedom, but are among the most fundamental.
It is true that these are not regarded as absolute rights.
We impose limits by custom and by public authority. But we
try to adhere to the pattern and we recur to it whenever it
is temporarily disregarded. The conviction persists that this
individual freedom must be maintained—limited only in order to preserve the maximum of it for all. For in the freest
possible exercise of individual initiative and energy we see
the mainspring of our past achievement and the guaranty of
a greater future—the fulfillment of the promises of American life.
There is no other plan of human relations we know of
that has produced or is producing a like result. Certainly the
totalitarian systems now spreading over Europe—and not
without their advocates here—bear no fruit that we crave.
We believe in hard work—but in occupations of our own
choice; in discipline—but self-discipline; in individual duties
and group .duties—but not imposed by arbitrary power; in
,^oop«ration.^T^u1^of-a;fi'eiB people.- - - -.' . -V ..-,!";".
""'' Free- institutions, however, affording the maximum of
individual opportunity are not an accident of nature, like
the climate—nor do they persist like the sun, moon, and
stars- for whose existence and movements and continuance we
, feel no responsibility. Generations of vigorous, industrious,
and adventurous people have established these institutions.
Only people of the same sort can safeguard and maintain
them. A corollary of individual freedom is individual responsibility; each generation must earn again, by hard work,
devotion to duty, loyal cooperation, productive achievement,
its right to be free.
• Through, all the changed conditions that our increasing
mastery of nature creates, through all the adjustments and
readjustments of human relations that such changes require,
we are insistent on maintaining our heritage of freedom. Essentially, this ideal, interpreted in practice as well as our social experience and social intelligence permit, is the American
way.
Shoe on The Other Foot
Theorists in this country have from time to time taken
somje pretty vigorous whacks at advertising, intimating that
it places an unfair burden on the consumer. And various high
officials in Washington have declared publicly that they believe government should regulate advertising; that too much
money is spent for advertising by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers; and that the cost of such advertising
raises the price of goods or services.
It will be news to many readers, therefore, to learn that
a brand new advertiser has now appeared in the paper match-
cover field. The ,new advertiser is a branch of the federal
government itself!
Paper matches are now being distributed accompanied
by this message: "KNOW YOUR MONEY. BEWARE OF
COUNTERFEITERS. SOUND YOUR COINS. Examine
YOUR BILLS.—THE U. S. SECRET SERVICE, TREASURY
DEPARTMENT."
And the cost—why, that's passed along to the taxpayer!
VOL. 17—No. 43
. NORTH-CANTON, STARK-COUNTY, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1940
?1.5Q*PER YEAR
Character
Read For
Rotarians
Men Told Personality Necessary for Success in Any
Business With Keynote an
Interest in Other Fellow
North Canton Rotarians were
both amused and amazed at the
ease with which Mrs. Dorothy W.
Weinland read their character in
their regular weekly meeting
Thursday evening.
Mrs. Weinland, guest speaker,
was introduced to the Rotarians by
their president, Charles Carper.
She spoke on "Personality as an
Asset in Business."
"Personality is necessary for success in any line of business," she
said. "You must have a friendly
interest in others. The motto and
key to success is interest in the
other fellow and his needs." Continuing along the same line, she
stated, "There are 27 muscles with
which to smile; smile with the eyes
as well as the mouth. Cultivate enthusiasm, and let your interest
bubble over."
Numbers were given to each Rotarian and as each number was
called the person arose to have
Mrs. Weinlnd read their characters,
watching the expression on their
faces. The listeners were amazed
at the rapidity with which she proceeded, never hesitating throughout
the reading. She gave a good description of each member, stressing
their good points and showing their
weak spots. The men enjoyed a
good laugh as the different fellow
members stood up to have their
character read. They all declared
that Mrs. Weinland was not only
highly entertaining but gave a very
profitable demonstration of the
value of personality as an asset in
business.
At the Thursday evening meeting this week Max Rohrer, Tom
Schick and Jack Weinhart, local
high school seniors who represented North Canton at the Buckeye
Boys' State held in Columbus in
June will relate their experiences
there. The boys were sent to the
convention through the efforts of
the Rotary, American Legion and
Auxiliary.
All Rotarians, their families and
prominent business men will gath
er for an outing at Hoover camp
Thursday, August 29.
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Woman Injured
in Accident Dies
Learning to Fly
Almost §0,000 students are training in flying schools,
which is five times as many as were trained last year. The
youth of 1940 takes to them like a duck to water.
Youth loves motion and speed, and the command over
powerful instruments. The boy of former years felt he had
taken many steps:up in the world when he drove his father's
horse for the first time. A little later that boy got a wonderful new thrill when-, first allowed to drive the automobile.
Now^ there comes to the hand of his son a still more
powerful instrument, which can soar out of sight of man, and
play tag with the* clouds and the rainbows, and cross a continent in a day. No wonder the youth is thrilled, and every
faculty in his mind and body is alert to meet' the demands
made upon him by this new miracle. v
Building The Small Towns
Wendell L. Willkie, Republican candidate for president,
advocates a policy that he calls "decentralization of industry," which means the return of a good share of the country's
industrial plants to small towns. The Roosevelt administration has seemted to favor a similar policy.
. It is a good program. The life of small cities seems more
healthful than that of the great centers of population. It is
also more costly to live and do business in great cities. People
can live closer to their work, and they can have easier access
to open spaces, if they live in small cities.
Mother of Clarence Zumbach
Dies in Dover Hospital
Mrs. Anna Zumbach Slusser, 73,
of Louisville, mother of Clarence
Zumbach of North Canton died
Thursday afternoon in Union hospital in Dover from head injuries
suffered in an accident Monday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Slusser had been
visiting relatives in Dover at the
time of the accident and were returning home when their automobile was struck by a Pennsylvania
railroad yard engine at a crossing
in Dover.
They were both taken to the hospital where Mrs. Slusser succumbed
to her injuries. Mr. Slusser suffered a fractured right arm and other
minor injuries.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:30 p. m. at the Sluss
parlors in Louisville with Rev.
Melvin E. Beck officiating. Burial
was in St. Jacob's cemetery in
Cairo.
Mrs. Slusser has been a resident
of Louisville for 15 years and was
a member of the Reformed church
and Ashbaugh Bible class there.
Besides her husband and son she
is survived by a brother, Herbert
Urfer of New Philadelphia, a sister
Mrs. Katherine Ives of Oregon, and
one granddaughter.
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Foremen Plan
Annual Outing
Stark County Association to
Spend Afternoon at Hoover
Camp x
The annual outing of the Stark
County Foremen's club will be held
at Hoover camp Saturday afternoon, under the auspices of . the
Hoover company foremen.
The program for .the afternoon
will include softball," horseshoes,
and other sporting events. 350
members and guests are expected
to spend the afternoon there.
Scott M. Eckies "is chairman of
the committee, assisted by Carl
Bacher, Harry Williams, Louis H.
Sebald, R. C. Holton, Harold' Bieg-
low and A. R. Getz. A buffet supper will be served at 6 o'clock.
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P. T. A. NEEDS JARS
Firemen Called
to Blazing House
Quick Action by Fire Department Halts Much Damage
Quick response by the North
Canton fire department on Monday afternoon held damage to a
minimum at the Donald Slabaugh
home on 32nd street and Middle-
branch road.
Attributed to defective wiring,
the -fire caused damage estimated
by Fire Chief Harry Mohler ...at
$225. The fire, which had , been
under way for quite some time before neighbors turned in the alarm,
ate its way through a section of
the first floor and a short distance
up the living room -wall.
Mr. and Mrs. Slabaugh were
away at the time, the former at his
work in Massillon, and Mrs. Slabaugh in Canton. They had' just
moved into the home on Saturday.
Neighbors reported they, had
seen smoke coming out of the'chimney all morning but thought a fire
had been started in the furnace.
It was not until smoke began' coming out between window casements
that they realized the interior of
the house was ablaze.
The home is owned by Ira M.
Downs of Canton and he stated
that the dwelling, was insured.
Chief Mohler complimented the
neighbors upon their foresight in
keeping the house tightly closed
until the department arrived. No
effort was made to remove any of
the contents so that when firemen
arrived they were forced to break
into the home.
The fire department also made a
short run to the Hoover company-
die casting department to put out
a small blaze early Sunday morning.
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County Fair to
Open August 31
Fourteen Granges, Seventeen
High Schools to Participate
Plans are rapidly being completed for the annual Stark county fair
to be held August 31, September 2,
3, 4, and 5th at the Canton fair
grounds.
Fourteen county granges will
have the finest exhibits from the
farms in their district on display-
Last year approximately $1,000
was awarded to these various
granges for their displays which
will be even larger this year. In
judging the displays a certain
schedule of varities must be adhered by each grange, which are
scored according to points- as -shown
opposite each classification.
Children's day at the fair will
be on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Seventeen
rural high school bands will participate in the parade in front of
the grandstand, surpassing even
that of last year.
On Saturday evening, August 31,
American Legion drum corps from
different parts of the state, will
compete for valuable prizes. The
main attraction on the last two
days of the fair will be Col. A. L,
Gatewood's "Flying X Kodeo." This
will feature fancy and trick riding,
bulldogging, rope spinning, with
more than fifty cowboys, cowgirls,
and other performers taking'part
in the program.
A big colt show and 4-H fat steer
show will be held on the 4th and a
speed program is being arranged.
A huge fireworks display will
conclude the whole fair on the 5th.
Willkie Speaks to 250,000 in Elwood
ELWOOD, INDIANA—Photo shows a general view of the platform from wfhicli Wendell L. Willkie,
Republican presidential nominee is shown making his acceptance speech to several hundred thousand
people Saturday, August 17. The huge portrait of Willkie can be seen in the background.
Greentown Schools Start
Class Work September 9
Jackson Parents
Plan Festival
Greentown public schools will
open their fall session Monday,
Sept. 9 at 8:45. An enrollment of
approximately 360 pupils is expected.
This year the high school students will have a commercial department and general shop work.
New biology equipment has been
purchased and all students will be
able to participate in the Ohio
reading circle program.
New teachers who have been
added to the faculty are Miss
Helen Martin of Clinton, third
grade teacher; Miss Jean Cattrel
of Canton, commercial classes; Miss
Catherine Cummings of Painesville,
home economics and biology; and
M. J. Pond of Urbana, superintendent. Other faculty members include
Miss Evelyn Miller of_ Louisville,
first grade; Miss Virginia Wagoner of Greentown, second grade;
Ira J. Myers of Manchester, fourth
grade; Miss Lillian Witwer of
Greentown, fifth and sixth grades;
R. E. Pontius of Greentown, science and mathematics;,R. W. Coyle
of Batavia, English, . French and
dramatics; Parker J. Shafer of
Greentown, physical education and
shop work; Miss Marianna Dager
of Waynesburg, vocal and" music;
and A. U. Silverstine of Akron, instrumental music and band director.
Alumni Picnic
Well Attended
Next Meeting of Graduates to
be Dinner Dance Next Year
Anyone who has extra fruit jars
is asked to donate them to the P.
T. A. so they can be used in canning for cafeteria lunches during the winter. WPA women working at the school have filled most
of those which have been sent in.
Also, anyone who has any surplus
food is asked to donate it to the
P. T. A.
Those who have either food or
jars may get in touch with Mrs.
W. C. Elson or Mrs. Walter Trott
and they will be taken care of.
Five Bands to Appear on
Benefit Musical Program
A benefit festival sponsored by
the Jackson Band parents will be
held at the Jackson township
school Saturday, Aug. 24 with
amusements and refreshments for
those who want them.
Bands from North Canton, Canal
Fulton, Manchester and Hartville
as well as the Jackson Band are
scheduled to appear on the program.
The festival is being held in
order to raise funds to buy new
uniforms for new members of the
band. Committee members who are
arranging the festival are: Mrs.
Robert Bressler and Clarence
Shreve, concessions; Arvine Willaman, tables; Robert Bressler, Bingo; Mrs. Carolyn Pry, food; Mrs.
John Singer, baked goods; Mrs.
Robert Sharrock, coffee; John
Singer, lights; Robert Sharrock,
cashier; and Betty Singer, publicity.
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Men Burned in
Gas Explosion
Two Drillers "Suffer Severe
Burns on Face and Hands
Two -North Canton men who
were burned' in an explosion last
Saturday are recovering from their
injuries and one of them may return to work in a week or two.
The men, John Gilson and Clayton Hopper, were drilling a gas
well on the S. L. Mather farm near
Painsville. The well was to have
been sunk to 3,500 feet but they
unexpectedly struck a gas pocket
at 400 feet. While they were
changing drills a spark set off an
explosion, burning both of them
about the face and bands. Gilson
suffered third degree burns on the
right hand and first and second degree burns on his other hand and
face. Hopper was wearing gloves
at the time and thus saved his
hands from severe injury. He will
be able to return to work soon.
A big turnout was given the first
annual North Canton alumni picnic held Sunday afternoon in High
Mill park though the weather
threatened to disband the group.
More than 200 persons attended
the covered dish supper held early
in the evening and others arrived
later. Old students of North Canton came from places as far as
Kentucky, Virginia and Michigan
to attend the gathering. Mr. Syler,
the first superintendent of the
North Canton schools was there
and the present faculty was well
represented.
Sports and races were held during the afternoon and a number of
the picnickers went swimming. One
of the main features of the afternoon was the base ball game between those who graduated in odd
numbered years and those who
graduated in even numbered years.
The "Odd" team with Mr. Trachsel
pitching, won the game. The high
school band gave a concert for the
alumni from 2 to 3 o'clock.
At a short business meeting held
in the afternoon it was decided
that members of the association
would pay dues of 25 cents a year,
payable to Mildred Brong. Those
who pay the dues will receive membership cards. The next meeting of
the group will be a dinner dance to
be held sometime next year, the
exact date to be determined later.
Increasing activities have indicated the approaching school term.
Late in July the high school students met with their new superintendent, Mr. Pond to discuss the
work of the coming year and to
plan their course of study. Much
enthusiasm was shown in the discussion of new groups and projects
such as the school annual, school
album, girl reserves, girl's physical
education club, cheering section,
sportsmanship, student council and
assembly programs.
Last Saturday evening the
Greentown high school band participated in the band festival on the
Hartville school grounds. On August 28 they will take part in the
Uniontown Harvest festival and
appear in the County band parade'
at the Stark County fair September 3rd.
Football practices are expected
to start in the near future with
hopes of a turnout for an outstanding team. The players will have
new uniforms this year.
The first faculty meeting of the
year will be held Friday afternoon,
September 6 to discuss a tentative
jgjan fog school activities for the
coming *yeaf''~The schedule will" be"
checked to prevent any unnecessary
conflicts with- theuprograms of local organizations.
STATE CONVENTION
OF LEGION TO MEET
County Organization to Conduct
Opening Display at Fair
Several local American Legionaires will journey to Toledo this
week-end to take part in the state
convention to be held there August 25, 26 and 27. One of the
problems which the convention will
consider is first line defenses in the
nation against poor principles and
practices.
The next Stark county council
meeting will be held August 28 at
the post in Alliance. The Legion
has completed arrangements with
county fair officials to have an opening display of Legion drum corps
and flag raising activities during
the evening of August 31.
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Committee to Meet
Reception For
English Children
Thursday, 11 a.m.
General Committee to Meet
Arrivals at Hoover Camp
Safe after the terrors of war at
home and the dangers of a long
journey 84 English children will arrive in North Canton Thursday
morning to be met by members of
the general committee at Hoover
Camp. The reception for them will
be held at 11 o'clock.
Two days overdue, after being
held up by fog at Halifax, the
children arrived in New York harbor Tuesday evening on board the
English liner Samaria.
The children were the first group
to come across from England sponsored by the United States committee for the care of European children and are the biggest individual group to arrive in this country.
On their arrival in the United
States the children were taken to
the children's home of the Gould
Foundation for rest and medical
examinations before being sent on
to their foster homes.
The children who are being sent
to North Canton willbe placed on
special busses and railroad coaches"
for the last lap of their journey.
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Republican Clul>
to Meet Aug. 30
Candidates of Party to be
Guests at Picnic
The Plain Township Republican
Women's Study club will have a
family picnic at Witwer park Friday, August 30.
. The meeting wil start at 3
o'clock with a business and study
meeting, to be followed by the dinner at 5:30. Each family is to
bring a basket dinner for the meal.
The honor guests will be the
Stark county republican candidates
and their families and also the Republican members of Jackson and
Washington townships.
Following the dinner there will
be a question bee with the candidates answering the questions.
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Two Injured
in Accident
Witwer Dies
In Akron
Suddenly
Postmaster Well Known In
This Vicinity Succumbs to
Pneumonia Following Ap-
pendictis Operation
A meeting of the Lake Township
Democratic committee and their
friends will be held at the American Legion hall in Greentown, Friday evening, August 23. The purpose of the meeting is to form a
democratic club. A speaker and organizer will be present at the meeting to aid in the work.
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Father Guest Pastor for Son
Rev. William H. Emch of Grove-
port, Ohio, father of Rev. Norman
B. Emch will replace his son in the
Zion Lutheran church pulpit Sunday morning as guest pastor. It is
the first time in five years that
Rev. Emch has visited North Canton. He. will be here a week.
To Discuss Defense of "Front"
OGDENSBURG, N. Y.—Climaxing a day at the "front" with the
First Army in the greatest war maneuvers in; our peace time history,
President Roosevelt conferred with William MacKenzie King, Prime
Minister of Canada, with whom he is shown here, at Ogdensburg. The
meeting was for the purpose of discussing problems of mutual defense.
The Canadian Premier attended Army field divine services with the*
President Sunday morning.
Man1 Loses Control of Auto on
Wet Pavement
Two persons were slightly injured Sunday evening when the
automobile in which they were riding struck a telephone pole near
the corner of West Park blvd. on
Portage road.
The driver of the automobile,
Eugene Timm of Cleveland, had
loosened his hold on the steering
wheel to light a cigarette when he
lost control of the car on the wet
pavement and struck the pole.
Those injured were Fritz Serier
of Cleveland and Julia Naylon of
Akron, who suffered minor bruises
and cuts.
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Garden Party
to be Friday
Women Sponsor Event for
Benefit of Hospital Fund
Mrs. W. M. Harding, Mrs. Lloyd
Hupp, and Mrs. Howard Warburton will give a benefit garden party
for the British Hospital fund Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the home
of Mrs. Howard Warburton at 217
i W. Bachtel.
A program has been planned for
the afternoon. Miss Martha Jean
Oberlin will give some xylophone
numbers and Miss Jean Stalling
will present some ballet daiicts.
In case of rain the party will be
transfered to the church parlors
of the Community Christian church.
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Oldest Fair Plans Exhibits
The Geauga County fair, the oldest in the United States, will put
on its annual show August 30, 31,
and September 1 and 2. Located
in the rich Ohio maple belt, the
fair attracts thousands of visitors
annually.
The fair has an outstanding
flower exhibit as well as numerous
entertainment features including
band concerts, horse and cattle
show, races, displays and baseball
on horseback.
Rollo C. Witwer,. Akron post
master, and successful business ■
man who had at one time lived in
Greentown and was well known ;
throughout this district died in
Akron City hospital Monday evening.
Mr. Witwer's death came as a di- .
rect result of pneumonia which set .
in after he was apparently on the*
road to recovery from an emer- .
gency operation for appendicitus.
He had undergone the operation
Wednesday evening, and weakened
by it, was unable to withstand an
attack of pneumonia which set in
Sunday.
The long record of outstanding
achievements which Mr. Witwer
left behind him indicate his many
talents and ability to work. He had
a long and successful career-both
in business and politics and several
months ago received a life appoint-
-ment to the position of postmaster
in Akron, which post he had already held for four years. He was
engaged in many civic activities
and busy as he was, always found
time for his great interest in
sports.
He was born on a farm in Marlboro township in 1887, one of a
family of fourteen children. When
he was six years old the family
moved to Greentown where they
lived for eight years before moving
into East Akron.
At the age of fifteen he was
forced to leave school and from
then on until the time of his death
he worked his way to. the top in
business, politics, ~and friendships.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday at 2:30 p. m. from the
Adams Funeral home on East
Market street with A. C. Myers and
Sons in charge. Rev. Dean Marston
of the Greentown Methodist church
will officiate with burial in Rose
Hill cemetery.
Pall bearers are Cornelius Yar-
man, Allen Schrock, Doc Hughes,
J. P. Riddle, Ed Day, and Leo
Walters, i \
Honorary pall" bearers will be
Michael O'Donnel, Cleveland postmaster; Algy Murphy of Troy;
Congressman Dow Harter; James
G. Welch, assistant Akron post
nrtaster; Dr. L.1 F. Anderson of
Gr«entaw-Qi;ahd .Dr., Oscar..Hayes v
.of .Akron.
Besides his many close friends
in this district-and elsewhere Mr.
Witwer is survived by his wife, a
son, Clark I. "Bud" Witwer, a
daughter, Mrs. Fern Morrison, and
a grandson. Also surviving are
five sisters, Mrs. R. O. Sponseller
of North Canton, Miss Marcia Witwer, Mrs. R. G. Spade, Mrs. Ralph
Snyder, and Mrs. C. K. White, all
of Akron; and four brothers, Paul
R. and Earl of Akron, Luke of Columbus, and Waldo of Cleveland.
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Zion Youth to
Attend Retreat
Six Young People From Here
to Spend Week-end at Camp
Six young people from Zion Reformed church will spend the weekend at Zion camp attending devotional classes in religious education. <
The names of those who have registered for the meeting are Phyllis
Willaman, Mary Louise Forster,
Janice Hanel, Lawrence Bishop,
Glen Royer, and Frances Shaw.
Several others have made tentative
plans but have not yet definitely
decided to attend.
The retreat is attended by the
young people between the ages of
14 and 25 from the seven Reformed churches in Canton area. While
they, are there they will live in cottages, which are under the care of
a dean of men and women. Their
time will be spent attending classes
in religious education and recreational activities. Mrs. W. H. Kohr
of Middlebranch, who attends the
North Canton Zion Reformed
church is the dean of women.
Rev. Melvin E. Beck will conduct
the opening services Friday evening. Other ministers who are on
the program are Dr. Frank Shultz
of Dayton, Dr. T. W. Hoernemann
of New Philadelphia, Rev. E. E.
Engle of Massillon, and Rev. E.'J.
Robinson who will act as recreation leader.
LUNCHEON-CARD PARTY
Ladies of St. Paul's church will
hold a luncheon and card party in
the church hall Wednesday, August
28. The luncheon is to be served
at 12:30, followed by card games.
The party is a special event, open
to the public and arrangements
are being made to handle 150
guests. Prizes will be awarded
winners in the games.
The general committee is Mrs.
Roy Saylor, general chairman, assisted by Mrs. Myrtle Horner, Mrs.
Lela Schlitz, Mrs. Ivan Floom, Mrs.
Grace Floom, and Mrs. Kate Fas-
naught Mrs. Mary Fryberger is in
charge of the luncheon.
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Burkett Funeral Thursday
Funeral services for Edward L.
Burkett will be held at his home in
"Uniontown Thursday at 2:30 p. m.
•with Rev. W. E. Seesholtz officiating.
Mr. Burkett, aged 88, died at his
home Monday afternoon. He is
survived by two sons, Marvin of
the home and Irvin F. of East
Mooreland; and one sister, Mrs.
Rose Clark of Chicago.
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W/iaf is The American Way?
Everybody is inclined to consider that his own opinions
and prejudices about customs and institutions, principles and
practices, represent the "American Way." The term is used
to justify the most contradictory ideas. Nevertheless there
are some principles and practices that are distinctly American
and that are believed in by most Americans; especially a fundamental conception of freedom which is part of our heritage. ,
We have built up our civilization here, and drawn our
social pattern, on a basis of individual freedom. It includes
freedom of worship, of speech and press and assembly, of
residence and movement; liberty to pursue an occupation of
one's own choice, to acquire and own property, and to enter
into voluntary association with others in enterprise; and the
right to participate in government through representatives
whose arbitrary power is restricted by basic and statutory
law and who are periodically accountable to the people. These
rights do not constitute the whole range of American freedom, but are among the most fundamental.
It is true that these are not regarded as absolute rights.
We impose limits by custom and by public authority. But we
try to adhere to the pattern and we recur to it whenever it
is temporarily disregarded. The conviction persists that this
individual freedom must be maintained—limited only in order to preserve the maximum of it for all. For in the freest
possible exercise of individual initiative and energy we see
the mainspring of our past achievement and the guaranty of
a greater future—the fulfillment of the promises of American life.
There is no other plan of human relations we know of
that has produced or is producing a like result. Certainly the
totalitarian systems now spreading over Europe—and not
without their advocates here—bear no fruit that we crave.
We believe in hard work—but in occupations of our own
choice; in discipline—but self-discipline; in individual duties
and group .duties—but not imposed by arbitrary power; in
,^oop«ration.^T^u1^of-a;fi'eiB people.- - - -.' . -V ..-,!";".
""'' Free- institutions, however, affording the maximum of
individual opportunity are not an accident of nature, like
the climate—nor do they persist like the sun, moon, and
stars- for whose existence and movements and continuance we
, feel no responsibility. Generations of vigorous, industrious,
and adventurous people have established these institutions.
Only people of the same sort can safeguard and maintain
them. A corollary of individual freedom is individual responsibility; each generation must earn again, by hard work,
devotion to duty, loyal cooperation, productive achievement,
its right to be free.
• Through, all the changed conditions that our increasing
mastery of nature creates, through all the adjustments and
readjustments of human relations that such changes require,
we are insistent on maintaining our heritage of freedom. Essentially, this ideal, interpreted in practice as well as our social experience and social intelligence permit, is the American
way.
Shoe on The Other Foot
Theorists in this country have from time to time taken
somje pretty vigorous whacks at advertising, intimating that
it places an unfair burden on the consumer. And various high
officials in Washington have declared publicly that they believe government should regulate advertising; that too much
money is spent for advertising by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers; and that the cost of such advertising
raises the price of goods or services.
It will be news to many readers, therefore, to learn that
a brand new advertiser has now appeared in the paper match-
cover field. The ,new advertiser is a branch of the federal
government itself!
Paper matches are now being distributed accompanied
by this message: "KNOW YOUR MONEY. BEWARE OF
COUNTERFEITERS. SOUND YOUR COINS. Examine
YOUR BILLS.—THE U. S. SECRET SERVICE, TREASURY
DEPARTMENT."
And the cost—why, that's passed along to the taxpayer!
VOL. 17—No. 43
. NORTH-CANTON, STARK-COUNTY, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1940
?1.5Q*PER YEAR
Character
Read For
Rotarians
Men Told Personality Necessary for Success in Any
Business With Keynote an
Interest in Other Fellow
North Canton Rotarians were
both amused and amazed at the
ease with which Mrs. Dorothy W.
Weinland read their character in
their regular weekly meeting
Thursday evening.
Mrs. Weinland, guest speaker,
was introduced to the Rotarians by
their president, Charles Carper.
She spoke on "Personality as an
Asset in Business."
"Personality is necessary for success in any line of business," she
said. "You must have a friendly
interest in others. The motto and
key to success is interest in the
other fellow and his needs." Continuing along the same line, she
stated, "There are 27 muscles with
which to smile; smile with the eyes
as well as the mouth. Cultivate enthusiasm, and let your interest
bubble over."
Numbers were given to each Rotarian and as each number was
called the person arose to have
Mrs. Weinlnd read their characters,
watching the expression on their
faces. The listeners were amazed
at the rapidity with which she proceeded, never hesitating throughout
the reading. She gave a good description of each member, stressing
their good points and showing their
weak spots. The men enjoyed a
good laugh as the different fellow
members stood up to have their
character read. They all declared
that Mrs. Weinland was not only
highly entertaining but gave a very
profitable demonstration of the
value of personality as an asset in
business.
At the Thursday evening meeting this week Max Rohrer, Tom
Schick and Jack Weinhart, local
high school seniors who represented North Canton at the Buckeye
Boys' State held in Columbus in
June will relate their experiences
there. The boys were sent to the
convention through the efforts of
the Rotary, American Legion and
Auxiliary.
All Rotarians, their families and
prominent business men will gath
er for an outing at Hoover camp
Thursday, August 29.
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Woman Injured
in Accident Dies
Learning to Fly
Almost §0,000 students are training in flying schools,
which is five times as many as were trained last year. The
youth of 1940 takes to them like a duck to water.
Youth loves motion and speed, and the command over
powerful instruments. The boy of former years felt he had
taken many steps:up in the world when he drove his father's
horse for the first time. A little later that boy got a wonderful new thrill when-, first allowed to drive the automobile.
Now^ there comes to the hand of his son a still more
powerful instrument, which can soar out of sight of man, and
play tag with the* clouds and the rainbows, and cross a continent in a day. No wonder the youth is thrilled, and every
faculty in his mind and body is alert to meet' the demands
made upon him by this new miracle. v
Building The Small Towns
Wendell L. Willkie, Republican candidate for president,
advocates a policy that he calls "decentralization of industry," which means the return of a good share of the country's
industrial plants to small towns. The Roosevelt administration has seemted to favor a similar policy.
. It is a good program. The life of small cities seems more
healthful than that of the great centers of population. It is
also more costly to live and do business in great cities. People
can live closer to their work, and they can have easier access
to open spaces, if they live in small cities.
Mother of Clarence Zumbach
Dies in Dover Hospital
Mrs. Anna Zumbach Slusser, 73,
of Louisville, mother of Clarence
Zumbach of North Canton died
Thursday afternoon in Union hospital in Dover from head injuries
suffered in an accident Monday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Slusser had been
visiting relatives in Dover at the
time of the accident and were returning home when their automobile was struck by a Pennsylvania
railroad yard engine at a crossing
in Dover.
They were both taken to the hospital where Mrs. Slusser succumbed
to her injuries. Mr. Slusser suffered a fractured right arm and other
minor injuries.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:30 p. m. at the Sluss
parlors in Louisville with Rev.
Melvin E. Beck officiating. Burial
was in St. Jacob's cemetery in
Cairo.
Mrs. Slusser has been a resident
of Louisville for 15 years and was
a member of the Reformed church
and Ashbaugh Bible class there.
Besides her husband and son she
is survived by a brother, Herbert
Urfer of New Philadelphia, a sister
Mrs. Katherine Ives of Oregon, and
one granddaughter.
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Foremen Plan
Annual Outing
Stark County Association to
Spend Afternoon at Hoover
Camp x
The annual outing of the Stark
County Foremen's club will be held
at Hoover camp Saturday afternoon, under the auspices of . the
Hoover company foremen.
The program for .the afternoon
will include softball," horseshoes,
and other sporting events. 350
members and guests are expected
to spend the afternoon there.
Scott M. Eckies "is chairman of
the committee, assisted by Carl
Bacher, Harry Williams, Louis H.
Sebald, R. C. Holton, Harold' Bieg-
low and A. R. Getz. A buffet supper will be served at 6 o'clock.
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P. T. A. NEEDS JARS
Firemen Called
to Blazing House
Quick Action by Fire Department Halts Much Damage
Quick response by the North
Canton fire department on Monday afternoon held damage to a
minimum at the Donald Slabaugh
home on 32nd street and Middle-
branch road.
Attributed to defective wiring,
the -fire caused damage estimated
by Fire Chief Harry Mohler ...at
$225. The fire, which had , been
under way for quite some time before neighbors turned in the alarm,
ate its way through a section of
the first floor and a short distance
up the living room -wall.
Mr. and Mrs. Slabaugh were
away at the time, the former at his
work in Massillon, and Mrs. Slabaugh in Canton. They had' just
moved into the home on Saturday.
Neighbors reported they, had
seen smoke coming out of the'chimney all morning but thought a fire
had been started in the furnace.
It was not until smoke began' coming out between window casements
that they realized the interior of
the house was ablaze.
The home is owned by Ira M.
Downs of Canton and he stated
that the dwelling, was insured.
Chief Mohler complimented the
neighbors upon their foresight in
keeping the house tightly closed
until the department arrived. No
effort was made to remove any of
the contents so that when firemen
arrived they were forced to break
into the home.
The fire department also made a
short run to the Hoover company-
die casting department to put out
a small blaze early Sunday morning.
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County Fair to
Open August 31
Fourteen Granges, Seventeen
High Schools to Participate
Plans are rapidly being completed for the annual Stark county fair
to be held August 31, September 2,
3, 4, and 5th at the Canton fair
grounds.
Fourteen county granges will
have the finest exhibits from the
farms in their district on display-
Last year approximately $1,000
was awarded to these various
granges for their displays which
will be even larger this year. In
judging the displays a certain
schedule of varities must be adhered by each grange, which are
scored according to points- as -shown
opposite each classification.
Children's day at the fair will
be on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Seventeen
rural high school bands will participate in the parade in front of
the grandstand, surpassing even
that of last year.
On Saturday evening, August 31,
American Legion drum corps from
different parts of the state, will
compete for valuable prizes. The
main attraction on the last two
days of the fair will be Col. A. L,
Gatewood's "Flying X Kodeo." This
will feature fancy and trick riding,
bulldogging, rope spinning, with
more than fifty cowboys, cowgirls,
and other performers taking'part
in the program.
A big colt show and 4-H fat steer
show will be held on the 4th and a
speed program is being arranged.
A huge fireworks display will
conclude the whole fair on the 5th.
Willkie Speaks to 250,000 in Elwood
ELWOOD, INDIANA—Photo shows a general view of the platform from wfhicli Wendell L. Willkie,
Republican presidential nominee is shown making his acceptance speech to several hundred thousand
people Saturday, August 17. The huge portrait of Willkie can be seen in the background.
Greentown Schools Start
Class Work September 9
Jackson Parents
Plan Festival
Greentown public schools will
open their fall session Monday,
Sept. 9 at 8:45. An enrollment of
approximately 360 pupils is expected.
This year the high school students will have a commercial department and general shop work.
New biology equipment has been
purchased and all students will be
able to participate in the Ohio
reading circle program.
New teachers who have been
added to the faculty are Miss
Helen Martin of Clinton, third
grade teacher; Miss Jean Cattrel
of Canton, commercial classes; Miss
Catherine Cummings of Painesville,
home economics and biology; and
M. J. Pond of Urbana, superintendent. Other faculty members include
Miss Evelyn Miller of_ Louisville,
first grade; Miss Virginia Wagoner of Greentown, second grade;
Ira J. Myers of Manchester, fourth
grade; Miss Lillian Witwer of
Greentown, fifth and sixth grades;
R. E. Pontius of Greentown, science and mathematics;,R. W. Coyle
of Batavia, English, . French and
dramatics; Parker J. Shafer of
Greentown, physical education and
shop work; Miss Marianna Dager
of Waynesburg, vocal and" music;
and A. U. Silverstine of Akron, instrumental music and band director.
Alumni Picnic
Well Attended
Next Meeting of Graduates to
be Dinner Dance Next Year
Anyone who has extra fruit jars
is asked to donate them to the P.
T. A. so they can be used in canning for cafeteria lunches during the winter. WPA women working at the school have filled most
of those which have been sent in.
Also, anyone who has any surplus
food is asked to donate it to the
P. T. A.
Those who have either food or
jars may get in touch with Mrs.
W. C. Elson or Mrs. Walter Trott
and they will be taken care of.
Five Bands to Appear on
Benefit Musical Program
A benefit festival sponsored by
the Jackson Band parents will be
held at the Jackson township
school Saturday, Aug. 24 with
amusements and refreshments for
those who want them.
Bands from North Canton, Canal
Fulton, Manchester and Hartville
as well as the Jackson Band are
scheduled to appear on the program.
The festival is being held in
order to raise funds to buy new
uniforms for new members of the
band. Committee members who are
arranging the festival are: Mrs.
Robert Bressler and Clarence
Shreve, concessions; Arvine Willaman, tables; Robert Bressler, Bingo; Mrs. Carolyn Pry, food; Mrs.
John Singer, baked goods; Mrs.
Robert Sharrock, coffee; John
Singer, lights; Robert Sharrock,
cashier; and Betty Singer, publicity.
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Men Burned in
Gas Explosion
Two Drillers "Suffer Severe
Burns on Face and Hands
Two -North Canton men who
were burned' in an explosion last
Saturday are recovering from their
injuries and one of them may return to work in a week or two.
The men, John Gilson and Clayton Hopper, were drilling a gas
well on the S. L. Mather farm near
Painsville. The well was to have
been sunk to 3,500 feet but they
unexpectedly struck a gas pocket
at 400 feet. While they were
changing drills a spark set off an
explosion, burning both of them
about the face and bands. Gilson
suffered third degree burns on the
right hand and first and second degree burns on his other hand and
face. Hopper was wearing gloves
at the time and thus saved his
hands from severe injury. He will
be able to return to work soon.
A big turnout was given the first
annual North Canton alumni picnic held Sunday afternoon in High
Mill park though the weather
threatened to disband the group.
More than 200 persons attended
the covered dish supper held early
in the evening and others arrived
later. Old students of North Canton came from places as far as
Kentucky, Virginia and Michigan
to attend the gathering. Mr. Syler,
the first superintendent of the
North Canton schools was there
and the present faculty was well
represented.
Sports and races were held during the afternoon and a number of
the picnickers went swimming. One
of the main features of the afternoon was the base ball game between those who graduated in odd
numbered years and those who
graduated in even numbered years.
The "Odd" team with Mr. Trachsel
pitching, won the game. The high
school band gave a concert for the
alumni from 2 to 3 o'clock.
At a short business meeting held
in the afternoon it was decided
that members of the association
would pay dues of 25 cents a year,
payable to Mildred Brong. Those
who pay the dues will receive membership cards. The next meeting of
the group will be a dinner dance to
be held sometime next year, the
exact date to be determined later.
Increasing activities have indicated the approaching school term.
Late in July the high school students met with their new superintendent, Mr. Pond to discuss the
work of the coming year and to
plan their course of study. Much
enthusiasm was shown in the discussion of new groups and projects
such as the school annual, school
album, girl reserves, girl's physical
education club, cheering section,
sportsmanship, student council and
assembly programs.
Last Saturday evening the
Greentown high school band participated in the band festival on the
Hartville school grounds. On August 28 they will take part in the
Uniontown Harvest festival and
appear in the County band parade'
at the Stark County fair September 3rd.
Football practices are expected
to start in the near future with
hopes of a turnout for an outstanding team. The players will have
new uniforms this year.
The first faculty meeting of the
year will be held Friday afternoon,
September 6 to discuss a tentative
jgjan fog school activities for the
coming *yeaf''~The schedule will" be"
checked to prevent any unnecessary
conflicts with- theuprograms of local organizations.
STATE CONVENTION
OF LEGION TO MEET
County Organization to Conduct
Opening Display at Fair
Several local American Legionaires will journey to Toledo this
week-end to take part in the state
convention to be held there August 25, 26 and 27. One of the
problems which the convention will
consider is first line defenses in the
nation against poor principles and
practices.
The next Stark county council
meeting will be held August 28 at
the post in Alliance. The Legion
has completed arrangements with
county fair officials to have an opening display of Legion drum corps
and flag raising activities during
the evening of August 31.
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Committee to Meet
Reception For
English Children
Thursday, 11 a.m.
General Committee to Meet
Arrivals at Hoover Camp
Safe after the terrors of war at
home and the dangers of a long
journey 84 English children will arrive in North Canton Thursday
morning to be met by members of
the general committee at Hoover
Camp. The reception for them will
be held at 11 o'clock.
Two days overdue, after being
held up by fog at Halifax, the
children arrived in New York harbor Tuesday evening on board the
English liner Samaria.
The children were the first group
to come across from England sponsored by the United States committee for the care of European children and are the biggest individual group to arrive in this country.
On their arrival in the United
States the children were taken to
the children's home of the Gould
Foundation for rest and medical
examinations before being sent on
to their foster homes.
The children who are being sent
to North Canton willbe placed on
special busses and railroad coaches"
for the last lap of their journey.
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Republican Clul>
to Meet Aug. 30
Candidates of Party to be
Guests at Picnic
The Plain Township Republican
Women's Study club will have a
family picnic at Witwer park Friday, August 30.
. The meeting wil start at 3
o'clock with a business and study
meeting, to be followed by the dinner at 5:30. Each family is to
bring a basket dinner for the meal.
The honor guests will be the
Stark county republican candidates
and their families and also the Republican members of Jackson and
Washington townships.
Following the dinner there will
be a question bee with the candidates answering the questions.
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Two Injured
in Accident
Witwer Dies
In Akron
Suddenly
Postmaster Well Known In
This Vicinity Succumbs to
Pneumonia Following Ap-
pendictis Operation
A meeting of the Lake Township
Democratic committee and their
friends will be held at the American Legion hall in Greentown, Friday evening, August 23. The purpose of the meeting is to form a
democratic club. A speaker and organizer will be present at the meeting to aid in the work.
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Father Guest Pastor for Son
Rev. William H. Emch of Grove-
port, Ohio, father of Rev. Norman
B. Emch will replace his son in the
Zion Lutheran church pulpit Sunday morning as guest pastor. It is
the first time in five years that
Rev. Emch has visited North Canton. He. will be here a week.
To Discuss Defense of "Front"
OGDENSBURG, N. Y.—Climaxing a day at the "front" with the
First Army in the greatest war maneuvers in; our peace time history,
President Roosevelt conferred with William MacKenzie King, Prime
Minister of Canada, with whom he is shown here, at Ogdensburg. The
meeting was for the purpose of discussing problems of mutual defense.
The Canadian Premier attended Army field divine services with the*
President Sunday morning.
Man1 Loses Control of Auto on
Wet Pavement
Two persons were slightly injured Sunday evening when the
automobile in which they were riding struck a telephone pole near
the corner of West Park blvd. on
Portage road.
The driver of the automobile,
Eugene Timm of Cleveland, had
loosened his hold on the steering
wheel to light a cigarette when he
lost control of the car on the wet
pavement and struck the pole.
Those injured were Fritz Serier
of Cleveland and Julia Naylon of
Akron, who suffered minor bruises
and cuts.
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Garden Party
to be Friday
Women Sponsor Event for
Benefit of Hospital Fund
Mrs. W. M. Harding, Mrs. Lloyd
Hupp, and Mrs. Howard Warburton will give a benefit garden party
for the British Hospital fund Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the home
of Mrs. Howard Warburton at 217
i W. Bachtel.
A program has been planned for
the afternoon. Miss Martha Jean
Oberlin will give some xylophone
numbers and Miss Jean Stalling
will present some ballet daiicts.
In case of rain the party will be
transfered to the church parlors
of the Community Christian church.
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Oldest Fair Plans Exhibits
The Geauga County fair, the oldest in the United States, will put
on its annual show August 30, 31,
and September 1 and 2. Located
in the rich Ohio maple belt, the
fair attracts thousands of visitors
annually.
The fair has an outstanding
flower exhibit as well as numerous
entertainment features including
band concerts, horse and cattle
show, races, displays and baseball
on horseback.
Rollo C. Witwer,. Akron post
master, and successful business ■
man who had at one time lived in
Greentown and was well known ;
throughout this district died in
Akron City hospital Monday evening.
Mr. Witwer's death came as a di- .
rect result of pneumonia which set .
in after he was apparently on the*
road to recovery from an emer- .
gency operation for appendicitus.
He had undergone the operation
Wednesday evening, and weakened
by it, was unable to withstand an
attack of pneumonia which set in
Sunday.
The long record of outstanding
achievements which Mr. Witwer
left behind him indicate his many
talents and ability to work. He had
a long and successful career-both
in business and politics and several
months ago received a life appoint-
-ment to the position of postmaster
in Akron, which post he had already held for four years. He was
engaged in many civic activities
and busy as he was, always found
time for his great interest in
sports.
He was born on a farm in Marlboro township in 1887, one of a
family of fourteen children. When
he was six years old the family
moved to Greentown where they
lived for eight years before moving
into East Akron.
At the age of fifteen he was
forced to leave school and from
then on until the time of his death
he worked his way to. the top in
business, politics, ~and friendships.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday at 2:30 p. m. from the
Adams Funeral home on East
Market street with A. C. Myers and
Sons in charge. Rev. Dean Marston
of the Greentown Methodist church
will officiate with burial in Rose
Hill cemetery.
Pall bearers are Cornelius Yar-
man, Allen Schrock, Doc Hughes,
J. P. Riddle, Ed Day, and Leo
Walters, i \
Honorary pall" bearers will be
Michael O'Donnel, Cleveland postmaster; Algy Murphy of Troy;
Congressman Dow Harter; James
G. Welch, assistant Akron post
nrtaster; Dr. L.1 F. Anderson of
Gr«entaw-Qi;ahd .Dr., Oscar..Hayes v
.of .Akron.
Besides his many close friends
in this district-and elsewhere Mr.
Witwer is survived by his wife, a
son, Clark I. "Bud" Witwer, a
daughter, Mrs. Fern Morrison, and
a grandson. Also surviving are
five sisters, Mrs. R. O. Sponseller
of North Canton, Miss Marcia Witwer, Mrs. R. G. Spade, Mrs. Ralph
Snyder, and Mrs. C. K. White, all
of Akron; and four brothers, Paul
R. and Earl of Akron, Luke of Columbus, and Waldo of Cleveland.
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Zion Youth to
Attend Retreat
Six Young People From Here
to Spend Week-end at Camp
Six young people from Zion Reformed church will spend the weekend at Zion camp attending devotional classes in religious education. <
The names of those who have registered for the meeting are Phyllis
Willaman, Mary Louise Forster,
Janice Hanel, Lawrence Bishop,
Glen Royer, and Frances Shaw.
Several others have made tentative
plans but have not yet definitely
decided to attend.
The retreat is attended by the
young people between the ages of
14 and 25 from the seven Reformed churches in Canton area. While
they, are there they will live in cottages, which are under the care of
a dean of men and women. Their
time will be spent attending classes
in religious education and recreational activities. Mrs. W. H. Kohr
of Middlebranch, who attends the
North Canton Zion Reformed
church is the dean of women.
Rev. Melvin E. Beck will conduct
the opening services Friday evening. Other ministers who are on
the program are Dr. Frank Shultz
of Dayton, Dr. T. W. Hoernemann
of New Philadelphia, Rev. E. E.
Engle of Massillon, and Rev. E.'J.
Robinson who will act as recreation leader.
LUNCHEON-CARD PARTY
Ladies of St. Paul's church will
hold a luncheon and card party in
the church hall Wednesday, August
28. The luncheon is to be served
at 12:30, followed by card games.
The party is a special event, open
to the public and arrangements
are being made to handle 150
guests. Prizes will be awarded
winners in the games.
The general committee is Mrs.
Roy Saylor, general chairman, assisted by Mrs. Myrtle Horner, Mrs.
Lela Schlitz, Mrs. Ivan Floom, Mrs.
Grace Floom, and Mrs. Kate Fas-
naught Mrs. Mary Fryberger is in
charge of the luncheon.
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Burkett Funeral Thursday
Funeral services for Edward L.
Burkett will be held at his home in
"Uniontown Thursday at 2:30 p. m.
•with Rev. W. E. Seesholtz officiating.
Mr. Burkett, aged 88, died at his
home Monday afternoon. He is
survived by two sons, Marvin of
the home and Irvin F. of East
Mooreland; and one sister, Mrs.
Rose Clark of Chicago.
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